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now, president obama must convince the house to go along with this. that could be a all the odd given the calls for budget cuts. we should learn more about what this proposed federal investment means. when the rail authority holds a conference later this afternoon. >> thanks for that, bob. >> the top u.s. nato commander in afghanistan says the taliban is losing momentum. they aired an interview with general petraeus. nato forcesing making a lot of progress but he warns that combat will probably escalate during the spring thaw. >> several explosions rocked the city of kirkuk. witnesses say gun fire started right after the blast. violence across iraq has dropped dramatically but bombings and shootings occur almost every day. >> the only living soldier to earn a medal for his service is now leaving the army. staff sergeant hinton says he is going to leave to continue his education. the army says he's going use the gi bill. the medal of honor in november for killing a fighter dragging away another wounded soldier. >> berkeley is known too break the molds.
now, president obama must convince the house to go along with this. that could be a all the odd given the calls for budget cuts. we should learn more about what this proposed federal investment means. when the rail authority holds a conference later this afternoon. >> thanks for that, bob. >> the top u.s. nato commander in afghanistan says the taliban is losing momentum. they aired an interview with general petraeus. nato forcesing making a lot of progress but he warns that combat...
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>>> new this morning, president obama waking um in the bay area this morning. he's about to take off from sfo in a couple hours. i'm christie smith. we'll tell you about his big night with the giants in technology. >>> the east bacon visibilities could be set free. why they could get a lucky break. >>> and a live look outside this morning at the oracle arena in the east bay. it is friday, february 18th. this is "today in the east bay." and good morning, everybody. thank you for joining us. i'm brent cannon in for scott today. we want to get you started with a check on the east bay forecast. christina has that. >>> good morning to you. well, it looks like most of the shower activity has cleared the east bay. a little bit lingering in places like the east bay, oakland seeing a bit of activity. the big news is the front that brought us all the rain yesterday is sliding south. so as it continues to slide to the south we'll see a little bit more rain showers today. they will be spotty in nature as opposed to a consistent stream of showers from the south. what we can
>>> new this morning, president obama waking um in the bay area this morning. he's about to take off from sfo in a couple hours. i'm christie smith. we'll tell you about his big night with the giants in technology. >>> the east bacon visibilities could be set free. why they could get a lucky break. >>> and a live look outside this morning at the oracle arena in the east bay. it is friday, february 18th. this is "today in the east bay." and good morning,...
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the plan could be diverted because president obama recently signed an act that prohibits the u.s. from funding the relocation of cleared detainees. the peace and justice commission says the move would be funded by volunteers and donations. the city council will vote on the commission's resolution next tuesday t 15th. live in berkeley, marla tellez, today in the "bay area living." >> we have new details about what happened as a man died during a run this past weekend. firefighters who saw what happened say they were shocked and angry that nobody came to help the man after he collapsed. san francisco firefighters who happened to be running the kaiser per ma menty half marathon say the event had no medical staff or life saving equipment near the finish line at golden gate park. the firefighters tried to revive the man and claim that they waited 22 minutes for a city ambulance to arrive. they say nobody on the scene identified themselves as a medical worker. but event organizers say there were emts near the finish line and they tried to help the runner within five minutes of his colla
the plan could be diverted because president obama recently signed an act that prohibits the u.s. from funding the relocation of cleared detainees. the peace and justice commission says the move would be funded by volunteers and donations. the city council will vote on the commission's resolution next tuesday t 15th. live in berkeley, marla tellez, today in the "bay area living." >> we have new details about what happened as a man died during a run this past weekend....
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president obama will host house gop leaders today. he's going to meet with house speaker john boehner. eric captor and kevin mccarthy. it's the first big meeting since republicans took over the house in january. they are going to focus on the economy, spending and the president's proposals that he outlined in his state of the union address. >> students in a district are in danger this morning. someone is giving kids drugs disguised as dessert. the albany district is investigating four instances in two weeks, total of six students ate marijuana brownies. two had severe reactions that landed them in the hospital. parents who see albany as a safe district are shocked. >> kind of alarming, actually. how did it get there? what are they doing there? no, i think it's crazy. >> police are looking into who is supplying the marijuana brownies. the principal thinks a student is providing that potent dessert. he sent out a message, we plead with those students engaged in the sale or distribution of these drugs to cease and desist. the health and
president obama will host house gop leaders today. he's going to meet with house speaker john boehner. eric captor and kevin mccarthy. it's the first big meeting since republicans took over the house in january. they are going to focus on the economy, spending and the president's proposals that he outlined in his state of the union address. >> students in a district are in danger this morning. someone is giving kids drugs disguised as dessert. the albany district is investigating four...
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. >>> first lady michelle obama revealed her secret to a successful marriage. she says that laughter and romance are key. she and president obama share a lot of laughs together even though they live in the political life. they have been married almost 19 years. mrs. obama says they try to not take themselves too seriously and still find ways to have fun together and keep each other smiling. the first lady also says it helps that the president is very romantic always remembering birthdays, anniversaries and other important dates. what does she expect for valentine's day? the husband can never go wrong with a gift of jewelry. >>> no soup for you, the menu at your favorite chinese restaurant could soon change. see what's behind the bay area move to ban the special soup. brent and laura are coming up on the backside of this break. do i look like someone who's at risk for heart disease? well guess what, i am. heart disease took my dad's life, but it doesn't have to take mine because 80% of cardiac events in women may be prevented if we make the right choices. eighty
. >>> first lady michelle obama revealed her secret to a successful marriage. she says that laughter and romance are key. she and president obama share a lot of laughs together even though they live in the political life. they have been married almost 19 years. mrs. obama says they try to not take themselves too seriously and still find ways to have fun together and keep each other smiling. the first lady also says it helps that the president is very romantic always remembering...
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sfo is where president obama is leaving today. between 8:00 and 9:00 we'll see problems on the freeways near sfo and milbray. we'll have more information on that coming up in a live report. here's the approach to the bay bridge from the east bay. there's a wind advisory in effect. back to you guys. >>> we'll go to christie smith has the president is getting ready to leave from the bay area this morning. during his short stay he met with some of silicon valley's most profound faces. christie smith is live with who he met and what he gleamed from them. good morning. >> reporter: good morning to you. as mike said president obama spent the night there in milbray after a huge night with silicon valley's biggest leaders. then it is back to sfo. he should be on his way here soon where he'll board air force one at 8:30 this morning. from here he is going to hillsboro, oregon, to visit intel. he was greeted with mayor gavin newsom and attorney general kamala harris. from there he went to woodside for two hours. at the table some of silicon
sfo is where president obama is leaving today. between 8:00 and 9:00 we'll see problems on the freeways near sfo and milbray. we'll have more information on that coming up in a live report. here's the approach to the bay bridge from the east bay. there's a wind advisory in effect. back to you guys. >>> we'll go to christie smith has the president is getting ready to leave from the bay area this morning. during his short stay he met with some of silicon valley's most profound faces....
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. >>> this week president obama will deliver his version of the nation's budget. obama's plan reportedly aimed to trim the federal deficit by $1.1 trillion over the next ten years. and we're learning that the president may also hold spending on some domestic programs. the budget may also restore fiscal stability for items like education, high speed rail and scientific innovation. again the budget coming this week. >> how about ron paul in 2012. for the second year in a row, the republican edged out mitt romney in a presidential straw poll at cpac, the conservative political action sxhitsity meeting. he got 30% of the vote compared to romney's 20 3%. gary johnson and chris christie each got 6% of the vote. former house speaker newt gingrich came in with 5% and sarah palin grabbed 3%. >>> much more ahead on today in the bay. a smart head scratcher. >> in i can't gf i can't get it am i supposed to to? >> so she lost her key and now her car may have to be totaled. we'll show you why coming up. >> and here is a look at san francisco. we're watching those rain gauges on
. >>> this week president obama will deliver his version of the nation's budget. obama's plan reportedly aimed to trim the federal deficit by $1.1 trillion over the next ten years. and we're learning that the president may also hold spending on some domestic programs. the budget may also restore fiscal stability for items like education, high speed rail and scientific innovation. again the budget coming this week. >> how about ron paul in 2012. for the second year in a row, the...
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>>> president barack obama arrives in the rainy bay area today. just ahead the details we have uncovered about his visit. >>> good morning. i'm christie smith. a key piece to the puzzle for the new bay bridge is coming together quicker than anyone expected. we'll explain coming up in a live report. >>> and a place in the bay area that serves millions, the victims allegedly cheated out of thousands of dollars, but they may never know it. >>> plus, a live look out. you may want to grab your umbrella, it will be a soggy day. it is thursday, february 17th. this is "today in the east bay." good morning, everyone. i'm scott mcgrew. it is 4:30. we'll get right to the east bay forecast and christina loren. >>> good morning, scott mcgrew. while it is still raining in some spots over the east bay, and we have a little bit of like as well, this is the overall picture right now. as you can see we have cold air moving in. showers coming down in northern california, and for the bay area that means heading throughout the morning it will be a slippery, dangerous
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coming up, find out what president obama says about today's protests in egyptian. we'll have a live report from egypt coming up. >>> and a contest for dogs that only mothers and owners could love. we'll show you some of the ugliest dogs you have probably ever seen coming up. >>> and one airline wants less ugliness in the skies. find out what thousands of employees may have to do coming up next. >>> and a live look outside at the beautiful bay bridge. the sun is coming up over the bay area this morning. happy friday. it should be nice weather on tap. and you should enjoy it. 6:37 right now. ♪ [ female announcer ] starbucks via is planted the same... ♪ ...harvested the same... ♪ ...and roasted the same as our other premium coffees. it only makes sense it would taste the same. so, try it for yourself. buy a pack of 100% natural starbucks via ready brew. we promise you'll love it or we'll send you a bag of starbucks coffee. it's the starbucks via taste promise. look for it where you buy groceries. [ male announcer ] not all steel is created equal. not all manufac
coming up, find out what president obama says about today's protests in egyptian. we'll have a live report from egypt coming up. >>> and a contest for dogs that only mothers and owners could love. we'll show you some of the ugliest dogs you have probably ever seen coming up. >>> and one airline wants less ugliness in the skies. find out what thousands of employees may have to do coming up next. >>> and a live look outside at the beautiful bay bridge. the sun is coming...
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president obama has issued an executive order imposing unilateral financial sanctions on gadhafi, it will freeze all his assets including him, hiss four children and other associates. the brutal response to anti-government demonstrations in libya poses a threat to the national security of the united states. foreign nationals have been fleeing libya. people say they are horrified by what they have seen. more than 200 evacuees arrived in malta by ship this morning. although tripoli re -- the reporter who filed this next story isn't revealing his identity for his own safety. more now from benzaghi. >> reporter: the man who called the first protests here just a few weeks ago marvels at what he's begun. >> in more than 40 years we had no life. now we got our liberty. never go back. to the gadhafi system. >> reporter: even as they were demonstrating outside, we were taken to bengazhi ekes -- behind this door are alleged african mercenaries. he can establish they're not libyan, but we're forbidden from finding out any more. in a second room, these prisoners insist they are in fact libyan. w
president obama has issued an executive order imposing unilateral financial sanctions on gadhafi, it will freeze all his assets including him, hiss four children and other associates. the brutal response to anti-government demonstrations in libya poses a threat to the national security of the united states. foreign nationals have been fleeing libya. people say they are horrified by what they have seen. more than 200 evacuees arrived in malta by ship this morning. although tripoli re -- the...
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in the past that's where obama and clinton have stayed. sometimes they would stay in san francisco or in the south bay in san jose. the general vibe is san francisco. >>> an accused credit card thief may have checked in your bags at san jose airport and checked in your bags. an american airlines ticket agent stold credit card numbers and hundreds of thousands of dollars. they say 49-year-old mishelin johnson stole credit card numbers from unsuspecting travelers and then used the numbers to make counterfeit credit cards. detectives say she used the cards at safeway to buy gift cards which she then used to buy electronics. she allegedly sold those items on e-bay and pocketed the cash. one victim says that she was shocked to see charges on her bill. >> but this just happened that the charges were made while i was on the business trip, so it caught my eye and i looked really closely and checked the statement and realized those weren't my charges. >> investigators say that johnson's scandal was close to half a million dollars. her former boyfri
in the past that's where obama and clinton have stayed. sometimes they would stay in san francisco or in the south bay in san jose. the general vibe is san francisco. >>> an accused credit card thief may have checked in your bags at san jose airport and checked in your bags. an american airlines ticket agent stold credit card numbers and hundreds of thousands of dollars. they say 49-year-old mishelin johnson stole credit card numbers from unsuspecting travelers and then used the...
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. >>> also making headlines the morning, the obama administration is pushing fur for a multi-billion settlement to lower the principal on hundreds of struggling loan owners. the wall street journal says some of the state's attorney general are trying to get the banks to pay more than $20 billion in several fines or fund a similar amount in loan modifications. regulators are looking to settle with as many as 14 mortgage services including the big ones, bank of america, jpmorgan and wells fargo. >>> ford is recalling about 144,000 f-150 trucks in the united states and canada. the model is 2005 and 2006. a short circuit could cause the air bags to deploy. ford received an unspecified number of complaints. in most cases the air bags deploying right after the trucks were started. now ford has recalled more than a million vehicles this year alone. >>> switching gears a little bit, 3-d movies have helped boost global box office sales to a record hold of $31.8 billion last year. the motion picture association of america says most of the growth came in asia. u.s. box office receipts were pret
. >>> also making headlines the morning, the obama administration is pushing fur for a multi-billion settlement to lower the principal on hundreds of struggling loan owners. the wall street journal says some of the state's attorney general are trying to get the banks to pay more than $20 billion in several fines or fund a similar amount in loan modifications. regulators are looking to settle with as many as 14 mortgage services including the big ones, bank of america, jpmorgan and...
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, after the statement from president obama the u.s. is siding with the libyan people on this. when the president called outrageous and unacceptable some of the tactics that he has seen used on those protestors, specifically orders to fire on the protesters. then new this morning we get word that the army there has spired fired on protesters holed up in a mosque in a city that's 30 miles outside of tripoli, west of tripoli. and we are at this moment waiting to hear from moammar gadhafi who announced on state tv he would make a statement to the city later on this morning. the u.s. says it will consider a full range of options against libya to stop the violence. that could include a no-fly done zone, human tear sanctions as well. this is one of the reasons president obama is sending hillary clinton to geneva on monday to talk to foreign leaders about these options. then finally you mentioned the ferry supposed to get off the ground yesterday, supposed to leave tripoli yesterday. mother nature is not cooperating. we are still awaiting word
, after the statement from president obama the u.s. is siding with the libyan people on this. when the president called outrageous and unacceptable some of the tactics that he has seen used on those protestors, specifically orders to fire on the protesters. then new this morning we get word that the army there has spired fired on protesters holed up in a mosque in a city that's 30 miles outside of tripoli, west of tripoli. and we are at this moment waiting to hear from moammar gadhafi who...
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. >>> also ahead, president obama's dinner with big tex here in the bay area. more on that meeting coming up on "today in the bay." ♪ [ female announcer ] starbucks via is planted the same... ♪ ...harvested the same... ♪ ...and roasted the same as our other premium coffees. it only makes sense it would taste the same. so, try it for yourself. buy a pack of 100% natural starbucks via ready brew. we promise you'll love it or we'll send you a bag of starbucks coffee. it's the starbucks via taste promise. look for it where you buy groceries. [ male announcer ] when sean was looking at mba programs, he wanted a curriculum designed to meet market needs, with faculty who brought real-world perspective on where the business world was headed and the practical experience to help him make an impact. my name is sean blankenship, i'm making the electric car more accessible, and i am a phoenix. [ male announcer ] learn more about the school of business at phoenix.edu. >>> good morning to you, take a live look at the golden state bridge. there's snow along bay area peak
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president obama in an interview over the weekend said it is now underway. marla? >> thank you very much, tracie. >>> 5:44. new this morning, iran claims to have built four new satellites. many in the west and middle east fear iran's space program is really just cover for a ballistic missile program that could allow europe and israel to be targeted with atomic weapons. >>> wikileaks founder julian assange is in a london court to fight his extradition to sweden. swedish prosecutors want to question him about allegations of sexual misconduct to women while he was in stockholm. defense lawyers say they will argue the extradition because there have been no criminal charges made. they say if he's extradited it will make it easier for u.s. authorities to demand his arrest for leasing thousands of classified diplomatic documents. two wildfires blazing across australia since saturday have claimed 4,000 acres of land and 59 homes. one of the fires was started when a power tool sparked. that ignited dry grass. other fires started when the tree branch was blown down by strong
president obama in an interview over the weekend said it is now underway. marla? >> thank you very much, tracie. >>> 5:44. new this morning, iran claims to have built four new satellites. many in the west and middle east fear iran's space program is really just cover for a ballistic missile program that could allow europe and israel to be targeted with atomic weapons. >>> wikileaks founder julian assange is in a london court to fight his extradition to sweden. swedish...
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. >>> president obama is going to hand over his 2012 budget proposal to congress today but republicans say it does not go far enough. >> our job is to focus on spending. we are spending too much money here in washington. the president is going to outline the new budget, spend too much, bottles too much and taxes too much. and the president wants to talk about winning the future, this isn't winning the future, it is spending the future. >> that is house speaker john boehner on "meet the press" yesterday. he told david gregory unless the nation's up employment rate is significantly lower in 2012 the president will have a hard time getting re-elected. he says he takes the president at his word but it is not his job to tell people what to think. in a half hour we'll have a live report on washington from what the president's budget will contain. >>> meantime, many will find out how much money they will have to spend today in the bay. >> scott mcgrew is particularly interested. >> reporter: all the push on president obama is to spend less but the opposite is true when it comes to nasa. the l
. >>> president obama is going to hand over his 2012 budget proposal to congress today but republicans say it does not go far enough. >> our job is to focus on spending. we are spending too much money here in washington. the president is going to outline the new budget, spend too much, bottles too much and taxes too much. and the president wants to talk about winning the future, this isn't winning the future, it is spending the future. >> that is house speaker john boehner...
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. >> he did it for her, president obama kicked the habit. the first lady says her husband hasn't had a cigarette in more than a year. the president says one of the deals he made with his wife for her blessing to run for president that he quit smoking for good so he is president and finally he is a nonsmoker. coming up the alameda county district attorney's office decides whether to charge the police officers who shot and killed a popular barber last year. plus, feeling cramped at work? we'll tell you what is behind the shrinking american cubicle. brent and law are will come up on the back side of this break. >> new this morning, what pg&e says about another pipe in northern california like the one that exploded in san bruno. >> and the bay area city that likes to get people talking could soon welcome tortured terror suspects. good morning. i'm marla tellez. why berkeley may become home to former git-mo detainees. coming up in
. >> he did it for her, president obama kicked the habit. the first lady says her husband hasn't had a cigarette in more than a year. the president says one of the deals he made with his wife for her blessing to run for president that he quit smoking for good so he is president and finally he is a nonsmoker. coming up the alameda county district attorney's office decides whether to charge the police officers who shot and killed a popular barber last year. plus, feeling cramped at work?...
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one is over president obama's new budget for next year. the other one is how to keep the government running this year. unless congress can act soon money to run the federal government runs out march 4th. the house votes later on this week on cutting $61 billion from spending this year. the pentagon is worried a lot of what we owe is paying for the wars overseas. even democrats are concerned about the cost. and president obama's new budget plan is up for scrutiny in several hearings today. >> tight anything our belts to live within our means. >> the only way to live within our deficit is to cut excessive spending wherever we find it. >> the president's proposed budget is now $3.7 trillion. republicans call it irresponsible, pate frontizing and full of tricky math. among the cuts to impact the bay area, the energy assistance energy for the poor, money to incarcerate undocumented immigrants is out and so are block grants for neighborhood development and money for some water projects. >>> the president will be in the bay area later this week.
one is over president obama's new budget for next year. the other one is how to keep the government running this year. unless congress can act soon money to run the federal government runs out march 4th. the house votes later on this week on cutting $61 billion from spending this year. the pentagon is worried a lot of what we owe is paying for the wars overseas. even democrats are concerned about the cost. and president obama's new budget plan is up for scrutiny in several hearings today....
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you bet. >> we heard that the obama administration is working out a plan to ask hosni mubarak to step down immediately. what have you heard? >> reporter: they are pushing him now to put more power in the vice president's hands and to transition into an election and coalition government. the opposition is still rather loose. the most organized fraction of it is the muslim brotherhood to give a lot of american officials some pause. it is an islamist party. but nevertheless, the u.s. is focused on putting pressure on mubarak, keep support from the military, which the united states provides a tremendous amount of aid to, and get this transition underway. >> so, of course, this is an important allie to the u.s. if he does step down, what does it mean for us? >> well, it raises a lot of question marks to be sure. military aid is what is key, so that's why the military is the key to all of this as a national institution. also, a new government, the united states would want to know, are they still at peace with israel? the peace treaty in 1975 being a crucial security blanket for that region.
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the obama administration asked the justice department not to defend the act yesterday. senator feinstein and senator boxer joined 12 others to vote against that act back in 1996. that law defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman. >>> unrest in libya is leading to higher gas prices all over the country. the fear is that the protests are going to spread to more arab countries and that has prices very close to $4 a gallon already. "today in the bay's" christie smith is live in oakland. the bad news here is $4 a gallon might seem like a bargain in a few more weeks or months. >> reporter: yeah, that's right. you know, i have to tell you when prices get like this we have seen people running in and out of this gas station very quickly buying a whole lot of gum and not a whole lot of gas. this is just something they really don't like talking about. if you drive you have to pay for it. and we are looking at nearly $4 a gallon here at this gas station in oakland. as you said, it could go higher than that. analysts saying if we see a problem with oil coming from place
the obama administration asked the justice department not to defend the act yesterday. senator feinstein and senator boxer joined 12 others to vote against that act back in 1996. that law defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman. >>> unrest in libya is leading to higher gas prices all over the country. the fear is that the protests are going to spread to more arab countries and that has prices very close to $4 a gallon already. "today in the bay's" christie smith...
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also this morning, as president obama says that the future of egypt is in the hands of its people, former vice president dick cheney says hosni mubarak has been a good friend to this nation. speaking last night in santa barbara, cheney encouraged the current white house to move cautiously in terms of the crisis in egypt and to maintain the communication lines open with the government there. he said the will of the people should prevail, but he was quick to defend president mubarak. >> he's ban good man. he's been a good friend and ally of the united states. we need to remember that. >> cheney talked about how helpful mubarak was during the 1991 gulf war even committing troops to fight alongside u.s. forces. cheney was in santa barbara for an event marking the 100th anniversary of ronald reagan's birthday. >>> here at home, we have sketches of men who milpitas police say tried to kidnap children in the last few weeks. take a look. milpitas investigators say this man tried to kidnap a 17-year-old girl last wednesday as she walked to school. police also say that these two men tried and faile
also this morning, as president obama says that the future of egypt is in the hands of its people, former vice president dick cheney says hosni mubarak has been a good friend to this nation. speaking last night in santa barbara, cheney encouraged the current white house to move cautiously in terms of the crisis in egypt and to maintain the communication lines open with the government there. he said the will of the people should prevail, but he was quick to defend president mubarak. >>...
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today in the house republicans are going to try to chop down the current wj, not the one that president obama submitted yesterday. that's going to be another big fight. despite the 2010 digit, they want it cuts $100 billions this's going to be a lot. there have been 400 issues, a lot of talking, debate over the next day and a half. they expect a vote. then what, it goes to the senate where the democratically controlled chamber is not going to see eye to eye. the president has to plan some sort of plan by march 4. back to you. >> thank you, brian. >> we've been talking about borders lately. they filed for bankruptcy. >> right. the reason i wraut it up is you know, i want you to spend those border gift parts. they are left with worthless cards. i got off the phone with borders getting you more information. the company says they are honoring gift cards. let me add in for now. those are my words, not borders. they can decide which to honor and which not to honor so. do bend your difficult cards. the dow industrials are up, we're looking at bahrain, some of the destabilization there as well. wells
today in the house republicans are going to try to chop down the current wj, not the one that president obama submitted yesterday. that's going to be another big fight. despite the 2010 digit, they want it cuts $100 billions this's going to be a lot. there have been 400 issues, a lot of talking, debate over the next day and a half. they expect a vote. then what, it goes to the senate where the democratically controlled chamber is not going to see eye to eye. the president has to plan some sort...
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. >>> president obama is headed to the bay area this morning. he is going to meet with the chief executive officers of some of the bay area's most innovative companies. and "today in the bay's" bob redell is live now at san francisco international airport where air force one is going to touchdown in just a few hours. bob? >> reporter: good morning to you, brent. when the president and his air force one arrives here this evening at sfo, san francisco mayor ed lee will be here to meet him, before the president is off to a dipper meeting. the location is unknown with some of the most well-known leaders of silicon valley. the topic of discussion according to the white house, invasion innovation and job growth. steve jobs is currently on a medical leave of absence, mark zuckerberg, eric schmidt, and among others, ge ceo jeffrey emmill as well. the president just announced his budget earlier this week calling for billions more for education, which the president argues will create more jobs. when you are trying to boost employment, who better to meet w
. >>> president obama is headed to the bay area this morning. he is going to meet with the chief executive officers of some of the bay area's most innovative companies. and "today in the bay's" bob redell is live now at san francisco international airport where air force one is going to touchdown in just a few hours. bob? >> reporter: good morning to you, brent. when the president and his air force one arrives here this evening at sfo, san francisco mayor ed lee will be...
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. >>> and a federal judge rule that is obama care is unconstitutional. we'll see what's next coming up in a few minutes on "today in the bay." >>> thank you, brent. today is super bowl need media day in dallas. every piece of equipment, cameras, microphones and tapes are expected to head the game. this is all part of a massive security effort to make sure everybody stays safe. >> reporter: police and private security are already fanning out across north texas. >> this is a safe event so far, and it is going to be safe. and at the end of the day we believe that it will be the safest and the best super bowl yet. >> reporter: the super bowl is considered a level one national security event allowing for additional federal assistance. that includes extra security on commercial airplanes flying to and from north texas. >> there will be some increase in coverage by air marshalls and undercover security that people won't see. and in addition on the day of the game itself air space will be cleared. >> reporter: the nfl will provide 3,000 private security officers
. >>> and a federal judge rule that is obama care is unconstitutional. we'll see what's next coming up in a few minutes on "today in the bay." >>> thank you, brent. today is super bowl need media day in dallas. every piece of equipment, cameras, microphones and tapes are expected to head the game. this is all part of a massive security effort to make sure everybody stays safe. >> reporter: police and private security are already fanning out across north texas....
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. >> tensions are running high in egypt this morning and the obama administration is trying to walk a thin line between supporting the revolutionaries and turning its back on an old friend. tracie potts live in washington, d.c. this morning. the process of getting americans out of the country appears to be slow moving. >> reporter: yeah, it's going to be difficult but there are at least another 1,000 americans who want to get out on those government charter planes, there could be more who show up without having contact with the government. they show up at the airport, so that process is beginning today. they are getting people out under mandatory evacuations, state department employee who is are non-essential, you talked about president hosni mubarak, his supporters in the streets of cairo and there have been clashes this morning with the anti-government protesters, sticks and stones thrown, weapons more difficult than that. but we understand there were some injuries. internet service is back on as of a few hours ago. it is coming in more intense situation after the president announce
. >> tensions are running high in egypt this morning and the obama administration is trying to walk a thin line between supporting the revolutionaries and turning its back on an old friend. tracie potts live in washington, d.c. this morning. the process of getting americans out of the country appears to be slow moving. >> reporter: yeah, it's going to be difficult but there are at least another 1,000 americans who want to get out on those government charter planes, there could be...
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next we'll get an update on what president obama is doing about the uprising in libya. >>> and a live look outside once again. the rain is pounding the bay area this morning. a live look at san francisco.ore twizzlers. the twist you can't resist. >>> good morning, everybody. a soggy look at the bay bridge toll plaza this morning. lots of rain all over the bay area as this storm moves through. we'll update your commute and weather forecasts in a minute. >>> it is 6:51 right now. this morning more rage and revolution in libya. today the u.s. is hoping to launch a ferry full of americans stuck in tripoli if the weather there cooperates, but that's just half the story. tracie potts is live with more on how the u.s. is putting pressure on libya to put an end to the bloody revolution. good morning. >> reporter: yes, good morning, laura. they are really trying to bring this thing to an end. a couple updates for you this morning, that ferry you mentioned, it has now taken off from trip lee. apparently the weather conditions eased a bit. they took off about 3 1/2 hours ago. we expect to hear t
next we'll get an update on what president obama is doing about the uprising in libya. >>> and a live look outside once again. the rain is pounding the bay area this morning. a live look at san francisco.ore twizzlers. the twist you can't resist. >>> good morning, everybody. a soggy look at the bay bridge toll plaza this morning. lots of rain all over the bay area as this storm moves through. we'll update your commute and weather forecasts in a minute. >>> it is 6:51...
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president obama is heading off to michigan this morning. he's got a busy morning. clear skies on the east coast. cold temperature there is, too. >>> there's a new lawsuit connected to the super bowl seating debacle. a man who was a long-time donor to the dallas cowboys is seeking more than $5 million in a class-action lawsuit. more than 1 2rkz 00 fans were told on sunday their seats were not ready as they arrived to cowboy stadium for the big game. 800 were put in other streets seats but 400 watched inside a lounge in the stadium. the lawsuit names cowboy's owner jerry jones and the nfl. >>> a sacramento kings' fan will be driving a new car thanks to this shot. take a look. it happened during a time-out at last night's game. that's fantastic. the lucky fan is from carmichael. let's play it again. he's the second fan to win a car with the half-court shot this weekend. good for him. pretty exciting. >> they are hot in sacramento. bill walton was there. fans also got some grateful dead shirts. a lot of purple tie-dye there. >>> a heavy metal giant is being sued. we'll
president obama is heading off to michigan this morning. he's got a busy morning. clear skies on the east coast. cold temperature there is, too. >>> there's a new lawsuit connected to the super bowl seating debacle. a man who was a long-time donor to the dallas cowboys is seeking more than $5 million in a class-action lawsuit. more than 1 2rkz 00 fans were told on sunday their seats were not ready as they arrived to cowboy stadium for the big game. 800 were put in other streets seats...
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. >>> president obama is talking about violence in egypt. we'll talk about this live report coming up. the next, you start one feeling bit off.fine. the moment you feel run down or achy, nip flu-like symptoms in the bud, with oscillococcinum. get oscillo and feel like yourself again. oscillococcinum, nip it in the bud. >>> good morning to you. it is a crisp, clear morning. you'll need the jacket, but something you can peel off later on today as temperatures approach 70 degrees in los gatos. 70 in oakland. and 70 degrees in san jose. san francisco is looking towards 65. now, we haven't had a lot of snowfall lately, but we still want to get you up to speed with what's happening on mammoth mountain. we bring you jody lynch. >> hi, good morning, christina. coming to you live with the report from mammoth mountain here in california where we are enjoying a 9 to 15 base of snow. that fell on top of the 300 inches we had this week. conditions here at mammoth are fantastic. we have a lot of great stuff on tap this weekend, including fun super bowl pa
. >>> president obama is talking about violence in egypt. we'll talk about this live report coming up. the next, you start one feeling bit off.fine. the moment you feel run down or achy, nip flu-like symptoms in the bud, with oscillococcinum. get oscillo and feel like yourself again. oscillococcinum, nip it in the bud. >>> good morning to you. it is a crisp, clear morning. you'll need the jacket, but something you can peel off later on today as temperatures approach 70 degrees...
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president obama is voicing frustration we jinx president hosni mubarak questioning whether he really intends to fulfill his promise and transfer power. "meet the press" host david gregory is live in washington, d.c., this morning. good morning, david. thank you for joining us. >> good morning, brent. >> we'll start with the situation in egypt right now. how volatile is the mood there? people really wanted and expected that he was going to step down and then he kind of didn't. >> yeah, these are more anxious hours. the real fear within the administration is they can do whatever they can to prevent bloodshed. that means being in contact with the egyptian military. they have the power to keep things peaceful there even if the protesters are upset. the protesters have a responsibility too to keep their protests peaceful or else this thing could really take a much different turn. but right now the president is also feeling a lot of pressure. those in the region like the israelis and other arab leaders who think he's done too much to force mubarak out. and a lot of people here who are sayi
president obama is voicing frustration we jinx president hosni mubarak questioning whether he really intends to fulfill his promise and transfer power. "meet the press" host david gregory is live in washington, d.c., this morning. good morning, david. thank you for joining us. >> good morning, brent. >> we'll start with the situation in egypt right now. how volatile is the mood there? people really wanted and expected that he was going to step down and then he kind of...
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intel and hp have given time and expense. >> we are excited about what president obama said during the state of the union. all of us here in sill cohn valley gave a what ray because we are passionate about the economy like everyone else. >> one of the things is the access to expertise companies will get. a lot of experts in these big companies can held start up the new effort to match those people up. >> interesting. thank you very much, scott. >>> 5:53 right now. fans may love to hate tiger woods and michael vick, but there's one man they hate more than them all. raiders' owner al davis. from oakland to los angeles and back to oakland, he's moved the raiders up and down the west coast making enemies along the way. the firing of tom cable, the coach to bring them the best record in a while, hasn't made davis any new fans. according to the latest survey, 68% of the public gave davis the thumbs-down. after davis is michael vick, cowboys' owner jerry jones, golfer tiger woods and tampa bay devil ray manny ramirez. >>> get those raiders to the super bowl and i'm not going to be mad at you,
intel and hp have given time and expense. >> we are excited about what president obama said during the state of the union. all of us here in sill cohn valley gave a what ray because we are passionate about the economy like everyone else. >> one of the things is the access to expertise companies will get. a lot of experts in these big companies can held start up the new effort to match those people up. >> interesting. thank you very much, scott. >>> 5:53 right now....
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new documents made public by the homeland security department show the obama administration changed the rules of the so called secured communities program. it forces cities to participate. cities initially had the option of taking part in that program which runs all criminal finger prints through a data base. many law enforcement agencies say that policing immigration should be left to the feds. >> the case against barry bonds is taking shapement we now know that secret recordings between bonds and his former personal trainer will be used in the trial. the judge ruled that they can play the conversations during trial. in it bonds and anderson allegedly talk about the complexities of injecting steroids. bonds' trial starts next month, charged with lying to a federal grand jury and obstructing justice. >> people who oppose smart meters take to the streets. protesters plan to march outside of the california public utilities commission in san francisco. they want the right to opt out of having a smart meter. some are concerned that the meters can have adverse health effects. the cpuc is the
new documents made public by the homeland security department show the obama administration changed the rules of the so called secured communities program. it forces cities to participate. cities initially had the option of taking part in that program which runs all criminal finger prints through a data base. many law enforcement agencies say that policing immigration should be left to the feds. >> the case against barry bonds is taking shapement we now know that secret recordings between...
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president obama heads to ohio's cleveland state university to host a winning the future forum where he'll hear from small business owners on ways to grow the economy. and everybody is trying to take on apple's ipad with the next great tablet computer. this week it's mote motorola's xoom. >>> get your business and tech news before the markets open weekdays. "today in the bay" starts at 4:30. >>> this morning we have an exclusive look at a gadget not yet available in stores but what your kids may already want. a nintendo 3ds is a more complex device than it used to be. scott mcgrew gets a sneak peek. and scott says that it was very funny. of course he has a test market of his own. his two young sons. i'm sure they would like to play those games. my nephew, probably, would like to give it a try. he'll get to it in just a bit. all right. we'll get that for you in a minute. >>> "today in the bay" still continues ahead. we'll go to bahrain where proertss protesters reclaim the square where they're demanding political change. if you have presidents' day off and are thinking of heading to tahoe,
president obama heads to ohio's cleveland state university to host a winning the future forum where he'll hear from small business owners on ways to grow the economy. and everybody is trying to take on apple's ipad with the next great tablet computer. this week it's mote motorola's xoom. >>> get your business and tech news before the markets open weekdays. "today in the bay" starts at 4:30. >>> this morning we have an exclusive look at a gadget not yet available in...
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in the bay's" capitol hill reporter tracie potts is live in washington with the latest on what the obama administration is doing. good morning. >> reporter: scott, good morning. good morning, everyone. they are still trying to work out the transition plan. the president says the transition is underway, not quite there yet, though. we know that the government has sat down with the opposition groups promising to stop interfering with the media, the protests and the internet to lift emergency law and also to investigate corruption and open up presidential elections. but as we see in these live pictures and hear this morning, they are still not satisfied. they insist that president hosni mubarak step down. no indication at all that he will do that, but the protestors are not leaving. this is non-negotiable. why they are making progress on that issue they still seem to be at a standstill. that's where we are today. secretary of state hillary clinton has said maybe it is not such a good idea that he step down immediately because there's no transition plan in place yet. there's no transition or
in the bay's" capitol hill reporter tracie potts is live in washington with the latest on what the obama administration is doing. good morning. >> reporter: scott, good morning. good morning, everyone. they are still trying to work out the transition plan. the president says the transition is underway, not quite there yet, though. we know that the government has sat down with the opposition groups promising to stop interfering with the media, the protests and the internet to lift...
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she blamed the obama administration for allowing, quote, latin princesses to do the job of american singers. she said unemployment is at 9% and a foreigner with a poor grasp of the english language shouldn't be singing the national anthem. for the record, aguilera was born in new york and grew up in pennsylvania. >>> the time is 6:27. a report say that is credit card debt is on the rise. is it a good sign for the economy or a return to bad habits? we'll have a live report coming up. >>> police raids lead to the bizarre death of one man. find out how it happened coming up. >>> and a hit-and-run driver drags a south bay teen more than 700 feet. now her family needs your help to try to catch the driver. we'll have a live report on that as well. >>> and a live look outside. the beautiful bay bridge this morning with the sun coming up over the bay area making for another nice day. 6:27 right now. [ female announcer ] for a limited time, get sizzler's 6oz, fresh cut, tri-tip steak plus our endless salad and dessert bar for just $10.99. sizzler. thinking fresh. everyday. >>> the death of a half ma
she blamed the obama administration for allowing, quote, latin princesses to do the job of american singers. she said unemployment is at 9% and a foreigner with a poor grasp of the english language shouldn't be singing the national anthem. for the record, aguilera was born in new york and grew up in pennsylvania. >>> the time is 6:27. a report say that is credit card debt is on the rise. is it a good sign for the economy or a return to bad habits? we'll have a live report coming up....